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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.88, 14,038.84 and 2,784.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.88, 14,038.84 and 2,784.54 is: 4,177.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.88 : 14,038.84 = 2,784.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.88/14,038.84 = 2,784.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.88x = 14,038.84 × 2,784.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.88x = 39,091,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,091,711.53/9,357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,177.41

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